Fatele, 1986-10-05

File — crate: R043838637, Reel: 5000027019086

Identifier: AMPS 2022/88. Series 1. File 1/5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

A series of Fatele performed by the Amelika Dance Group of approximately 45 men and women, at the Woman's Committee House in Nukunonu, Tokelau. Video recording was also made of these Fatele performances, see item 1/11.

These Fatele were rehearsed in preparation for The Feast of Christ the King, the festival of the Amelika faitu. Some of the fatele were in preparation for the coming festival, other were repeated from the previous festivals as they had not been adequately recorded. The idea for the recording developed through attendance at many rehearsals over the weeks in Nukunonu. The group was directed by Ioane Tumua and Kotelano Kelo. For more information see documentation in item [boxed collection].

Dates

1986-10-05

Creator

From the Series: Kotelano Kele (Person)
From the Series: Shennan, Jennifer (Person)
From the Series: Thomas, Allan (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED. Access to items marked 'Restricted' requires the permission of the AMPS Team Leader.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 metres (Includes 10 open-reel tapes, 3 audiocassettes, 3 videocassette, 1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Tokelau

From the Collection: Austronesian languages

Additional Description

General

Original catalogue number: 86/242; T5

Tracklist

1. 'Manuia To Hulufaga': Item 52; First lines begin: "Manuia to hulufaga, Hagata Telehia (repeat two lines)". Composed by Kotelano in 1986.
2. 'Tiga Te Pouli': Item 53; First lines begin: "Tiga te pouli kautatago tiga e agi o te timu-a-toga, Kako au e fitoi a tu ke pa atu kia te koe". Composed by Ihaia c.1983.
3. 'Taina E Fakatonu': Item 54; First lines begin: "Taina e fakatonu te kohi, Kae uli tonu mai tau foe (repeat two lines)". Composed by Matulino c.1983.
4. 'Te Matagi Fano Loa': Item 55; First lines begin: "Te matagi fano loa (repeat), Agi ko te Tokelau, ko te Tokelau"
5. 'Ka Po Te Taliga Po': Item 56; First lines begin: "O ka po te taliga po lae, Ko hatumatumai aloa te ika e taulia (repeat two lines)". Composed by Ihaia.
6. 'Faufau': Item 57; First lines begin: "Faufau he tino e nofo i te vai (repeat), Faufau he tino nako kitea e noho ite vai". Composed by Ihai in 1986.
7. 'Tafaki E Ia': Item 58; First lines begin: "Tafaki e ia au ka fano, Lau toatoalile". Composed by Ihaia, with a new melody 1986 by Atonio.